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Pachuca (Mexico) (AFP) – Japan international Keisuke Honda surprised journalists by speaking passable Spanish as he gave his debut press conference Tuesday at his new club, Mexico’s Pachuca.

The 31-year-old, who signed with the Mexican first-division club last week after a three-year stint at AC Milan, amused sports reporters covering his arrival in Mexico by greeting them with a nearly accentless “Hola a todos” (hello everyone).

Last night the 2013 Confederations Cup kicked off in Brazil with an entertaining match between the hosts Brazil and Asian Cup champions Japan. One of the stars of the Japanese team is Keisuke Honda who will be known to many people across Europe from his time playing for CSKA Moscow which incidentally has just ended, and I think he could do well at Arsenal.

Brazil have already qualified for the 2014 World Cup for the sheer fact of hosting the tournament, and will face a tough task of also qualified Japan, who will look to "shock" the world with a spirited performance. A load of pressure seems to have been lifted from Luis Felipe Scolari and Brazil after defeating France 3-0 in Porto Alegre in their last international friendly capping off a five game unbeaten run for the Selecao.

Image:Â Chris Hyde/Getty Images. This pic was taken in June, when Keisuke Honda played for Japan in
a World Cup Qualifier vs. Australia. The fact that we missed this, plus the opportunity to pen an
entirely new rom-com called 'When Keisuke Met Cahill', will haunt us always.

Manchester United have agreed a deal worth an intial Â£12m to sign Japan midfielder Shinji
Kagawa from German side Borussia Dortmund and he showed Red Devils' fans what they might be able to
expect at Old Trafford with this excellent strike for Japan against Jordan in World Cup qualifying
on Friday.

One of the many good players for Atlanta this season, Yamil Asad, is only there on loan, but ATL United has the option to purchase. Unfortunately, Gerardo Martino isn't confirming if the club has paid up yet.

It is being reported this morning that Arsene Wenger is still interested in buying the Japanese
star Keisuke Honda from the Russian giants CSKA Moscow. The Russians have continually refused to
let Honda break his contract up 'til now, but he now only has one year left and it is time for CSKA
to cash [.

Liverpool, Everton and Arsenal will all have the chance to snap up CSKA Moscow star Keisuke Honda in January, after he admitted he won't be staying in the Russian league. The 27-year-old's contract expires during the winter transfer window and Honda has no intentions of signing a new one with the Red-blues.

It is believed that Liverpool will face strong competition from Turkish giants Galatasary if they
follow up their rumoured interest in Keisuke Honda.
The Reds have been linked with the Japanese star for a number of weeks, and according to reports on
TalkSport, are considering a summer move for the player.

It's finally here! Transfer deadline day is upon us and amid the frenzy of players spotted on
trains, planes, helicopters and sneaking in and out of training grounds up and down the country,
Darren Lewis is here to guide you through the madness with his Football Spy show.

Liverpool winger target Keisuke Honda could be on his way to Blackburn Rovers in a shock turn of
events, according to Sky Sports.
Honda is looking to leave CSKA Moscow after an unsettled start for the Russian side, with the
Japanese international telling the press he is ready to move on.
"My life has been a series of ups and downs.

Liverpool have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of CSKA Moscow star Keisuke Honda after the
Japanese international claimed would rather move to Spain.
Honda has been heavily linked with a move to Europe since staring in the 2010 World Cup in South
Africa and the Anfield club is understood to be monitoring his progress with a keen eye.

In the wake of Fabrice Muamba's near death experience last year it is obvious that match officials,
already under plenty of pressure, now must keep their wits about them when a player goes down. Is
it genuine or is it another case of timewasting? Decisions must be taken quickly and those seconds
after the player has gone to ground could be the difference between life and death.

In the wake of Fabrice Muamba's near death experience last year it is obvious that match officials,
already under plenty of pressure, now must keep their wits about them when a player goes down. Is
it genuine or is it another case of timewasting? Decisions must be taken quickly and those seconds
after the player has gone to ground could be the difference between life and death.

I spent my day in used car shopping hell on a supposed day off ahead of MLS Cup this
weekend.

The dealership managed to misplace my driver's license (eventually found atop a filing cabinet
after a protracted hunt) and fail to actually engrave an alleged $289 anti-theft window etching VIN
(until we pointed it out to them) but, a used 2011 Honda Accord that I hope my wife appreciates was
the result.

I've been down in the labooor-a-tory working on a pet project monster Postcard for tomorrow, and it
just suddenly hit me that I forgot something yesterday in all the Bradley/Egypt excitement.
Fortunately, we have a banquet of tasty taters to make you forget my oops... Have you ever thought
to yourself "Gosh, I wonder if there is a Swiss Keisuke Honda out there somewhere"?

I have now cast my ballot for the FÃºtbol de Primera (formerly Honda) U.S. Player of the Year award, which means it's sharing time. We all know my tabbing the eventual 2011 winner was an abnormal occurrence, but I think we'll be back to S.O.P. this year.Here's how I voted:#1 - Michael Bradley#2 - Tim Howard#3 - Clint Dempsey- Greg Seltzer

On Saturday night the Seattle Sounders publicly saluted keeper Kasey Keller, who is retiring at the
end of the season. Â The club had a great pre-game ceremony complete with gifts of a Honda off-road
vehicle (driven in by minority owner ...